Former TE Joel Dreessen open to playing if Broncos need him

The Broncos are extremely thin at tight end this week — after waiving tight A.J. Derby and ruling out Jeff Heuerman with a knee injury, Denver is left with Virgil Green and Austin Traylor as the only healthy tight ends on the 53-man roster.

If the Broncos are looking for more depth and experience, a former tight end is opening to returning for a few games.

Joel Dreessen (6-4, 245 pounds) played in Denver from 2012-2013 but was released in 2014 after failing a physical examination (he was hampered by a lingering knee injury). Dreessen is apparently healthy enough to play now, though, writing on Twitter that he’s up for a game or two if needed.

The Colorado State product hauled in 41 receptions for 356 yards and five touchdowns in 2012. Before injuring his knee in 2013, Dreessen caught seven passes for 47 yards and a touchdown.

Dreessen still lives in the Denver area and works for Altitude Sports.